Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $7.38 | 6.148% | $7.8337 | $7.83 | $7.85 | $7.80 |
Purchase #2 | $138.38 | 5.236% | $145.6256 | $145.63 | $145.65 | $145.60 |
Purchase #3 | $98.54 | 10.190% | $108.5812 | $108.58 | $108.60 | $108.60 |
Purchase #4 | $31.50 | 3.769% | $32.6872 | $32.69 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
Purchase #5 | $242.92 | 9.275% | $265.4508 | $265.45 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
Purchase #6 | $217.68 | 8.661% | $236.5333 | $236.53 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
Purchase #7 | $189.96 | 13.449% | $215.5077 | $215.51 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $926.36 | $1,012.2195 | $1,012.22 | $1,012.30 | $1,012.20 |